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Caspian Sea level drop to be discussed at environmental summit — Kremlin aide

Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov announced that the declining water level of the Caspian Sea will be a key topic at the upcoming Caspian Environmental Summit in Turkmenistan, attributing the cyclical fluctuations to climatic factors affecting water inflow and evaporation.

Environment·17 hours agoAI summary

The Ministry of Emergency Situations warned of a powerful cyclone off the coast of Kamchatka

The Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Kamchatka Territory warned residents about the approach of a powerful cyclone. On the night of October 7, heavy rains and storm winds of up to 32 m/s are forecast in a number of districts in the region.

Environment·2 hours agoAI summary

A significant earthquake occurred off the coast of Kamchatka

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 occurred 79 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 56.8 km. The shock was recorded at 00:30 GMT (12:30 Kamchatka time, 03:30 Moscow time). The intensity in the city reached five points. No injuries or damage were reported, and no tsunami threat was declared.

Environment·4 hours agoAI summary

An earthquake occurred near the southern Kuril Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 occurred on Wednesday near the southern Kuril Islands with an epicenter 59 km east of the village of Malokurilskoye on the island of Shikotan. The outbreak was located at a depth of 63 km under the seabed. The tremors were felt on Shikotan with a force of up to three magnitudes; there was no threat of a tsunami.

Environment·5 hours agoAI summary

An earthquake occurred off the coast of the northern Kuril Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 occurred in the Pacific Ocean on the night of October 7. The epicenter was located 149 kilometers east of the uninhabited island of Matua, the source was at a depth of 20 kilometers under the seabed. The tremors were felt on the island of Paramushir.

Weather·22 hours agoAI summary

A cyclone with heavy precipitation and winds of up to 32 m/s is approaching Kamchatka

A cyclone is approaching the shores of Kamchatka; heavy precipitation and winds of up to 32 m/s are expected in several districts. Rescuers recommend taking precautions and temporarily refraining from traveling outside populated areas.

Environment·yesterdayAI summary

North Korea expressed interest in Russian experience in protecting the Far Eastern leopard and tiger

A delegation of environmental specialists from the DPRK visited the Land of the Leopard national park in Vladivostok and expressed interest in the Russian experience in studying and protecting the Far Eastern leopard and the Amur tiger, discussing the possibilities of joint research and cooperation in preparation for the second meeting of the subcommittee on environmental protection of the intergovernmental commission of the Russian Federation and the DPRK.

Environment·yesterdayAI summary

In Primorye, eight non-fatal bear attacks on people have been recorded since the beginning of the year.

Since the beginning of the year, eight cases of bear attacks on people have been recorded in the Primorsky Territory, all of them non-fatal. As a rule, attacks are provoked by humans, especially hunters and wild plant gatherers, said Deputy Minister of Forestry of the region Alexey Surovy.

Environment·yesterdayAI summary

About 30-40% of reports of bears in Primorye are not confirmed

Deputy Minister of Forestry of Primorye Alexey Surovy said that 30-40% of information about bears visiting people in the region is not confirmed when checked on site, which diverts hunting control resources from real cases.

Environment·yesterdayAI summary

The bear population in Primorye has almost doubled in 10 years

The population of brown and Himalayan bears in the Primorsky Territory has almost doubled over the past 10 years, said Deputy Minister of Forestry and Wildlife of the region Alexey Surovy. At the same time, the production limits have been increased: up to 1031 individuals of brown bear and up to 498 individuals of Himalayan bear for the entire region.

Environment·yesterdayAI summary

More than 109 reports of conflicts with bears have been recorded in Primorye this year

In Primorye, over 109 reports of conflict situations with bears have been recorded this year, of which 77 cases have been confirmed, including 36 bears entering populated areas, said Deputy Minister of Forestry and Wildlife of the region Alexey Surovy.

Environment·yesterdayAI summary

Brown bears in Chukotka did not hibernate at normal times due to a thaw

Brown bears in Chukotka this year have not yet hibernated at their usual time - late September - early October. The delay is due to the prolonged thaw and the physical condition of the animals. The region's wildlife conservation service reports that clubfoot is in no hurry to hibernate, and game managers and ecologists are predicting where they will be found and developing precautionary measures.

Environment·10 hours agoAI summary

Authorities of Russia's first federal territory issued a statement after a fire on a tanker

The head of the Sirius federal territory, Dmitry Plishkin, called on residents and guests to refrain from spending long periods on the streets and not to open windows due to the deteriorating air and water conditions; the beaches are temporarily closed.

Environment·yesterdayAI summary

The Chairman of the Public Council under the Ministry of Natural Resources warns about the special activity of bears before hibernation

Increased bear activity is expected over the next three to four weeks as they search for food and store fat for hibernation. Alexander Myaskov, chairman of the public council under the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources, warned about this. Since the beginning of the year, bears have mauled 22 people.

Environment·12 hours agoAI summary

An earthquake occurred in the Russian region

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 was recorded on the Kuril Islands. The epicenter was located 94 km from Severo-Kurilsk at a depth of 40 km. There have been no reports of casualties or damage at this time.

Environment·yesterdayAI summary

Brown bear numbers have increased in all regions, including Eurasia and North America

The number of brown bears has increased in all regions of its habitat, including Eurasia and North America, according to expert Alexei Vaisman. The reasons for the increase are unknown and require further study. Official data from the Ministry of Natural Resources indicate an increase since 1990 of more than 2.3 times to 307.9 thousand individuals, but the real number, according to the expert, is higher due to inaccuracies in accounting methods.

Weather·yesterdayAI summary

A merger of two typhoon-like cyclones is approaching Kamchatka

A merger of two typhoon-like cyclones is approaching Kamchatka in the coming days, which will lead to a sharp drop in atmospheric pressure by 30 millimeters of mercury, said Alexander Golubev from the Russian Hydrometeorological Center.

Environment·yesterdayAI summary

Two sharks washed up on Kamchatka beaches in one day

In one day, two sharks washed up on the popular beaches of Kamchatka: a katran on Khalaktyrsky beach and a herring shark on the west coast. Earlier in the summer, dozens of dead birds were found on the same beach, which prompted an inspection by the regional Ministry of Agriculture and Rosselkhoznadzor.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred in the Turkish province of Osmaniye

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 was recorded in the Turkish province of Osmaniye. The epicenter was located near the village of Sumbas at a depth of seven kilometers. Earlier, tremors were noted in the neighboring province of Adana.

Environment·2 days agoAI summary

In Kyzyl, the Nikolai Gastello National Park was closed due to a brown bear

On October 5, in Kyzyl, the Nikolai Gastello National Park had to be closed after a brown bear entered the recreation area of the townspeople. Employees of the State Committee for Hunting and Hunting of the Republic of Tyva, police and hunting inspectors discovered the predator near the attractions using quadcopters and eliminated it due to the high risk for citizens. Residents and visitors were reminded to call the rescue service on 112 if they spot a bear near a populated area.

Ecologist Artem Akshintsev named the reasons for the increasing frequency of bear attacks on people

Academic ecologist Artem Akshintsev connects the increase in bear attacks on people with uncontrolled fishing and food waste dumps. Since the beginning of the year, 22 deaths have been recorded; the expert calls for tightening security measures.

Environment·2 days agoAI summary

The Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka threw ash to a height of about six kilometers

On Monday morning, the Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka threw ash to a height of about six kilometers above sea level. The event was recorded by cameras of the Kamchatka branch of the Federal Research Center of the Unified Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Environment·2 days agoAI summary

Energy workers eliminate network failures in three regions of Primorye due to bad weather

In three districts of the Primorsky Territory, power engineers are eliminating power outages due to heavy rains and storm warnings. In the Khasansky district, a repeated shutdown of the 110 kV line was recorded; restoration work is underway in Lukyanovka and Razdolny. The Primorsky Electric Networks branch has introduced a high-alert mode.

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Caspian Sea level drop to be discussed at environmental summit — Kremlin aide

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A significant earthquake occurred off the coast of Kamchatka

An earthquake occurred near the southern Kuril Islands

An earthquake occurred off the coast of the northern Kuril Islands

A cyclone with heavy precipitation and winds of up to 32 m/s is approaching Kamchatka

North Korea expressed interest in Russian experience in protecting the Far Eastern leopard and tiger

In Primorye, eight non-fatal bear attacks on people have been recorded since the beginning of the year.

About 30-40% of reports of bears in Primorye are not confirmed

The bear population in Primorye has almost doubled in 10 years

More than 109 reports of conflicts with bears have been recorded in Primorye this year

Brown bears in Chukotka did not hibernate at normal times due to a thaw

Authorities of Russia's first federal territory issued a statement after a fire on a tanker

The Chairman of the Public Council under the Ministry of Natural Resources warns about the special activity of bears before hibernation

An earthquake occurred in the Russian region

Brown bear numbers have increased in all regions, including Eurasia and North America

A merger of two typhoon-like cyclones is approaching Kamchatka

Two sharks washed up on Kamchatka beaches in one day

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred in the Turkish province of Osmaniye

In Kyzyl, the Nikolai Gastello National Park was closed due to a brown bear

Ecologist Artem Akshintsev named the reasons for the increasing frequency of bear attacks on people

The Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka threw ash to a height of about six kilometers

Energy workers eliminate network failures in three regions of Primorye due to bad weather